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Ohio at Tennessee
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Away
Ohio
Mid-American

Final Score
19 - 28

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tennessee holds off Ohio 28-19
Tennessee defeated Ohio 28-19 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 404-318 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 28-19. Louie Zervos 38 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Ohio the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 203 passing yards. Ohio finished with 318 total yards, including 88 on the ground and 230 through the air.
Tennessee converted 7-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Tennessee led 14-12 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Josh Malone for 20 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Louie Zervos 38 yd FG GOOD (Ohio led 3-7 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Louie Zervos 29 yd FG GOOD (Ohio led 6-7 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Josh Malone for 20 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over Ohio).
Field Goal Good
Louie Zervos 30 yd FG GOOD (Ohio led 9-14 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Hurd run for 1 yd for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 14-6 over Ohio).
Field Goal Good
Louie Zervos 30 yd FG GOOD (Ohio led 12-14 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-19
Tennessee defeated Ohio.
Total yards
404-318
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Tennessee averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
203
Tennessee averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-20
Ohio's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 404 | 318 |
| Passing Yards | 203 | 230 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 88 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 6-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-94 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-27 | 23-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 29:36 | 30:24 |